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Airlines Flying from Guangzhou to Shanghai

Choose from 12 carriers that fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai, including China Southern Airlines, Air China, and China Eastern Airlines. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Shanghai Airlines.
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Find direct flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai within the next three months. Book one-way flights from £39 or return tickets from £75.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CAN 21:15
        2h 20m
        Direct
        PVG 23:35
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Wed, Nov 19 | Air China
        PVG 22:50
        2h 45m
        Direct
        CAN 01:35
        Shanghai - Guangzhou | Tue, Nov 25 | China Southern Airlines
        £75 £82
        8% OFF
        8% OFF
        £82 £75
      • CAN 21:15
        2h 20m
        Direct
        PVG 23:35
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Thu, Nov 20 | Air China
        PVG 22:50
        2h 45m
        Direct
        CAN 01:35
        Shanghai - Guangzhou | Tue, Nov 25 | China Southern Airlines
        £75 £82
        8% OFF
        8% OFF
        £82 £75
      • CAN 22:00
        2h 25m
        Direct
        PVG 00:25
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Mon, Nov 17 | China Southern Airlines
        PVG 22:50
        2h 45m
        Direct
        CAN 01:35
        Shanghai - Guangzhou | Mon, Nov 24 | China Southern Airlines
        £75 £82
        8% OFF
        8% OFF
        £82 £75
      • CAN 22:00
        2h 25m
        Direct
        PVG 00:25
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Tue, Nov 18 | China Southern Airlines
        PVG 22:50
        2h 45m
        Direct
        CAN 01:35
        Shanghai - Guangzhou | Wed, Nov 26 | China Southern Airlines
        £75
        8% OFF
        £82 £75
      • CAN 22:00
        2h 25m
        Direct
        PVG 00:25
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Thu, Nov 20 | China Southern Airlines
        PVG 22:50
        2h 45m
        Direct
        CAN 01:35
        Shanghai - Guangzhou | Wed, Nov 26 | China Southern Airlines
        £75
        8% OFF
        £82 £75
      • CAN 19:10
        2h 25m
        Direct
        PVG 21:35
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Sat, Nov 22 | China Southern Airlines
        PVG 22:50
        2h 45m
        Direct
        CAN 01:35
        Shanghai - Guangzhou | Tue, Nov 25 | China Southern Airlines
        £75
        8% OFF
        £82 £75
      • CAN 20:30
        2h
        Direct
        SHA 22:30
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Mon, Nov 17 | Shanghai Airlines
        PVG 22:50
        2h 45m
        Direct
        CAN 01:35
        Shanghai - Guangzhou | Mon, Nov 24 | China Southern Airlines
        £75
        8% OFF
        £82 £75
      • CAN 20:45
        2h
        Direct
        SHA 22:45
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Mon, Nov 17 | China Eastern Airlines
        PVG 22:50
        2h 45m
        Direct
        CAN 01:35
        Shanghai - Guangzhou | Mon, Nov 24 | China Southern Airlines
        £75
        8% OFF
        £82 £75
      • CAN 21:30
        2h 5m
        Direct
        SHA 23:35
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Thu, Nov 20 | China Eastern Airlines
        PVG 22:50
        2h 45m
        Direct
        CAN 01:35
        Shanghai - Guangzhou | Tue, Nov 25 | China Southern Airlines
        £75
        8% OFF
        £82 £75
      • CAN 21:30
        2h 5m
        Direct
        SHA 23:35
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Mon, Nov 24 | China Eastern Airlines
        PVG 22:50
        2h 45m
        Direct
        CAN 01:35
        Shanghai - Guangzhou | Tue, Nov 25 | China Southern Airlines
        £75
        8% OFF
        £82 £75
      • CAN 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA Invalid Date
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Fri, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
        SHA 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CAN 16:00
        Shanghai - Guangzhou | Sun, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
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Flight Information from Guangzhou to Shanghai

The distance between Guangzhou and Shanghai is about 1,169.9km. It takes around 2 hours 15 minutes on average to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai. The most popular month to Shanghai is July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price£39
Cheapest return ticket price£75
Off-season travel monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,169.9km
Average flight time2 hours 15 minutes
Popular airlineChina Southern Airlines

Find the best time to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai

The cheapest time for Guangzhou to Shanghai flights: Nov 16 to Nov 23 — one way flight prices from £34.

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  • 1623
  • 2330

  • Dec

    307
  • 714
  • 1421
  • 2128

  • Jan

    284
  • 411
  • 1118
  • 1825

  • Feb

    251
Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

FAQ

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai?

    At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: China Southern Airlines Air China China Eastern Airlines Hainan Airlines Juneyao Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 15 minutes to fly from Guangzhou (CAN) to Shanghai (SHA).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 378 flight per week flying from Guangzhou to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Juneyao Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- HO7406 (10:34) Shenzhen Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- ZH1829 (18:18) Spring Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- 9C8932 (22:13)
  • The cheapest months to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai on November 27, 2025 with 9 Air, with prices starting at £34.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (CAN-PVG) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Guangzhou is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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